Category: on publishing

My news!! Hobeck Books to publish my crime thriller

July 5, 2021

Can at last reveal my news! I’ve been bubbling over with excitement after signing a contract last week with a new publisher, Hobeck Books (new for me plus they are new on the publishing scene but growing rapidly). My latest novel, SILENCED (a psychological thriller-crime thriller set in the murky world of police corruption and … More My news!! Hobeck Books to publish my crime thriller

News re my next book

November 5, 2018

Some news I’m rather pleased about. My third (!!!) novel will be published next May by Bombshell Books, an imprint of Bloodhound Books. For news about my upcoming books and any exciting developments, plus perks for subscribers (I’m thinking up some right now), sign up to my newsletter

From dark days to OMG: How I got my 2nd publishing deal

May 24, 2018

As announced in my April post, my novel THE GIRL IN HIS EYES will be published by Bloodhound Books in September 2018 The due date, 18 September, is coincidentally the day after my birthday so I’ll have no excuse not to celebrate! Yesterday I handed in my last structural edits and now the copywriter will get … More From dark days to OMG: How I got my 2nd publishing deal

News and Plans for 2018

January 13, 2018

This post is a little later than I intended owing to being away over Christmas, domestic interruptions (fridge delivery, Virgin cutting off our internet), other things needing attention (tax return) and time-management issues. Writing news In 2017 I started submitting short stories to competitions and devoted regular mornings to writing (and editing) them. Earlier this … More News and Plans for 2018

Life as an Author, six months on #Sundayblogshare #writinglife

January 29, 2017

As it’s half a year since my first novel Blind Side hit the digital shelves last July, and almost a year since my book project was funded (February 2016), I thought I’d take a peek back at the year. Yes, I’m a bit late with this looking back stuff, but I’ve been busy. “How I walked into my … More Life as an Author, six months on #Sundayblogshare #writinglife

Good News, or OMG something really weird is happening with my book (it’s selling)

December 23, 2016

First I want to wish all my blog’s readers – whether you’ve been with me from the start (have a special Christmas kiss) or you are freshly following, intermittent or have dropped by for a quick peek – a peaceful and contented Christmas. Or a jolly, merry, boozy one if you prefer. Now I want you to imagine this post strewn with enticing decorations and drifting … More Good News, or OMG something really weird is happening with my book (it’s selling)

Bowled over by first reviews of Blind Side

July 31, 2016

I’ve been in a state of altered reality ever since Tuesday 26th July when the first review of my book came out. It’s been… well, almost too much to take in. Are they really talking about my novel, the one I’ve doggedly pursued for years and many times felt like giving up on, that I must have altered and saved a thousand … More Bowled over by first reviews of Blind Side